With the human population exponentially increasing, there is a major concern regarding how to feed everyone. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), over half of the world’s population consumes rice as their primary staple. Regions such as Asia, South America, and Sub-Saharan Africa are the leading consumers. Although rice is popular, the production costs are extensive and the yields are not enough for growing populations. Jennifer Conrad, a 6th year Ph.D. candidate in the lab of Dr.

Mackenzie Jones, a 5th year PhD candidate in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, is this year’s Neukom Prize winner for Outstanding Graduate Research in Computational Science. The prize was awarded to Jones for her work on the cosmic evolution of supermassive black holes.

Shinchiro Fuse, PhD, was one of the three alumni speakers at the Life Science Symposium. He received his PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from the School of Graduate and Advanced Studies at Dartmouth in 2008. He spoke to gathering about how his PhD contributed to his success in the business world and offered seven key tips for students considering a transition from academia into industry.